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Russell Wilson talks Seahawks offense under new coordinator Shane Waldron

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spoke to reporters and discussed the offense under new coordinator Shane Waldron in OTAs .

The Seattle Seahawks’ offense under offensive coordinator Shane Waldron for the 2021 season is highly anticipated. Quarterback Russell Wilson spoke to reporters Thursday and discussed Waldron and the offense he has laid out in organized team activities.

“One thing that I love about him is that he really understands the game and all aspects of it,” Wilson said about Waldron. “We’ve spent a lot of time together talking ball. I’ve had great conversations with him, several conversations along the way with him during the process. And I just really believe in him.”

Wilson stated that the offense will retain some core concepts, but will also expand on what we have seen in years past, giving defenses new looks and challenges to face.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a massive departure,” Wilson said. “I think that we have a lot of the core concepts and things that we’ve done over the years that have been extremely, extremely successful. I think that we also have some nuances across the board that really challenge the defense. Like I said, using the whole field and really expanding the offense and just using everybody as much as possible with different formations and different looks and different tempos and all that.”

Wilson and others have only been in OTAs for about a week, but the veteran signal-caller said that things are proceeding smoothly so far.

“All of that has shown up in the three, four days we’ve been out here, and it’s been spectacular to see. So I’m excited. I know Shane’s excited too. So it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

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A Herrera lo despidieron por Zoom, la nueva normalidad de América

La directiva del América utilizó Zoom para despedir a Miguel Herrera, así lo describió el técnico quien sigue sin aceptar error alguno

Ahora que está tan de moda la plataforma de Zoom para hacer videollamadas, por qué no la directiva del América utilizó el recurso para despedir a su ex técnico Miguel Herrera.

Además no fue Santiago Baños el encargado de darle la noticia a Herrera sino su jefe, Joaquín Balcárcel, Jefe de Staff de Televisa, quien contactó a Herrera vía Zoom para notificarle que había sido su decisión y hasta ahí llegaba la relación.

Recordar que Herrera cumplía su segundo ciclo con las Águilas del América el cual comenzó en 2017 cuando fue eliminado de las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones de Concacaf por parte del LAFC.

Pero no fue la derrota la gota que derramó el vaso, sino la respuesta agresiva del entrenador en contra del cuerpo técnico del equipo de California en una situación vergonzosa que hasta a fecha y tras lo declarado en entrevista con la periodista Mara Patricia Castañeda, Miguel Herrera sigue sin aceptar.

Para Herrera “es normal” los insultos que intercambió con el cuerpo técnico del LAFC, así como el jalón de cabellos y los manoteos, “no hubo golpes” aseguró, pues evidentemente el tipo solo considera violencia la agresión física.

Miguel Herrera perdió de la noche a la mañana el poder de controlar el destino del equipo más popular y poderoso de México, extraña la atención de los medios, el calor de los fanáticos, el olor a pasto de los entrenamientos por las mañanas.

El Piojo Herrera siempre ha sido un tipo de cancha, de trabajo con jugadores, apasionado de su profesión y del deporte que tanto ama, así que este tiempo alejado de los reflectores que tanto ansía retomar, le servirá para clarificar las cosas y por el bien del futbol, esperemos que recapacite pues talento tiene, es su temperamento el que no se ajusta a estos tiempos.

Foto portada vía © Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

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Student who must climb tree to join Zoom classes issues plea

These are challenging times for students around the world, but it’s quite likely that only one student has to climb a 26-foot tree to attend Zoom classes.

These are challenging times for students around the world, but it’s likely that only one student has to climb a 26-foot birch tree to attend Zoom classes.

Alexey Dudoladov, 21, who is studying to be a mechanical engineer in the Russian province of Siberia, has found that the only location from which to obtain a proper Internet signal is in a treetop 1,000 feet from his home.

“I have to walk into the woods, climb a birch tree… then join Zoom to talk to my teachers to prove I’m not skipping lectures,” Dudoladov says in the accompanying footage.

Dudoladov, who switched to online classes in early November because of the Covid-19 pandemic, told the Siberian Times that climbing the tree in frigid temperatures poses serious health risks.

The student at Omsk Institute of Water Transport is pleading with the region’s governor and education officials to provide better Internet access in his rural community, about 100 miles from Omsk city.

The Siberian Times reports that Dudoladov is being heard, citing a TikTok version of his video plea that has garnered more than 1 million views.

A spokesperson with the regional education ministry is quoted as saying, “We will definitely help Alexey.”

On climbing the birch tree to find a signal, Dudoladov said: “It was fine during the summer, but it’s getting quite cold now. I’ve got to pay with my health, and I’ve already suffered double pneumonia.”

–Images and video courtesy of Alexey Dudoladov, via the Siberian Times

Matthew Stafford was a virtual participant in Lions practice this week

While he was in isolation this week, the Detroit Lions used virtual technology to keep Matthew Stafford involved in practices.

After coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was moved to isolation for safety purposes.

His daily tests all came back negative, and after he was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list yesterday, he chartered a private flight to Minnesota for this week’s game against the Vikings. As long as yesterday’s test comes back negative today, he will be cleared to play.

As a 12-year veteran, Stafford likely doesn’t need much practice time to be ready for a game, especially one against an opponent he faces twice a season. But throughout the week, Stafford stayed involved virtually with the team, not only participating in every team/position group meeting but he was also able to get virtual reps during live practices.

According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelliserro, the Lions combined some of their advanced football technologies with virtual technologies to keep Stafford involved in practice as it was happening.

A few years back, the Lions introduced a new system that can track practice reps and display them on large video boards as they happen. In training camp, we have seen instances where position groups run through drills, then shift over to the boards to review with coaches what just happened, allowing them to make immediate corrections during practices.

The Lions hooked Stafford up with this video feed of live practice, then connected his Zoom feed up to their audio system, and allowed him to talk to the team in real-time.

“Still quarantined and watching via Zoom,” NFL Network said, “Stafford called out the protections and checks against whatever defense was dialed up, and the rest of the offense communicated the call as if Stafford were in the indoor practice facility with them.”

Stafford may not have physically been taking reps, but the Lions did just about everything in their power to keep him involved and prepared for the Vikings.

Seahawks winning performance was statement of offseason work

Coach Pete Carroll believes the Seattle Seahawks’ winning performance Week 1 was a statement of the offseason work the players put in.

The Seattle Seahawks were in firm control of the majority of the game Sunday in Atlanta, handing the Falcons their first loss of the season. Quarterback Russell Wilson was up on his game, getting his chance to “cook” and putting up impressive numbers in the passing game.

Wilson nailed 31 of 35 passes attempted for an 88.6% completion percentage and threw for four touchdowns and 332 yards.

“Russ has been extraordinary all camp,” coach Pete Carroll said after the win. “He had a great summer throwing the ball to everybody and he had perhaps his best throwing day, numbers-wise, just about as you could have. He was in great command of the game.”

Seattle’s offense was able to rally together and put up big numbers on the board. Wilson found three different receivers for touchdowns and Carlos Hyde was able to score the Seahawks’ sole rushing TD. The defense held its own, holding Atlanta to just 12 points through three quarters of play. Carroll believes it’s a testament to how hard everyone worked this summer.

“This whole Zoom season, our guys did a marvelous job,” Carroll explained. “Russ was extremely involved, integrally involved with all of that, and it just showed. It showed. We were together and tight and functioning well. I don’t know what we did on third down, I don’t know if it was any good, but we just were able to move the ball, even when we were backed up with penalty situations or sacks, we came back and converted. That’s confidence and belief. These guys, first game, they have earned their way right here.

“They have earned their way to play like that by the way they practiced.”

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Report: Kevin Warren to hold a conference call with Big Ten athletes, coaches and administrators

The Wisconsin Badgers and the rest of the Big Ten are not playing football this fall, that much is known. It was reported today…

The Wisconsin Badgers and the rest of the Big Ten are not playing football this fall, that much is known. It was reported today, though, that (finally) Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren is holding a conference call with Big Ten athletes, coaches and administrators that has the chance to create a dialogue about the season postponement and future steps for the conference.

Pat Forde did also report that the “call originated as a previously scheduled Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism task force. Express purpose was not to discuss fall sports decision,” though this is the first known direct dialogue between Big Ten leadership and those directly involved with the sport since the season was postponed two weeks ago.

If you ask me, this is something that would’ve been useful, I don’t know, when the decision was being discussed? And even though it was a previously scheduled call to discuss anti-hate and anti-racism, it’s likely that this call will also address the sport and at least some of the thought process behind postponing the season.

Leadership and communication are key in moments and situations like this, and I’ve written extensively about how this lack of leadership and communication will prove costly for the future of the sport.

Related: What the NCAA can do to fix the structure of college football and save the sport

Hopefully this opportunity will finally put the players, coaches and administrators on the same page as Warren and the conference’s leadership, though it may be too little too late. Badger and Big Ten fans can mostly hope at this point that the future of the conference and the sport are in a good spot as we around the country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Check back in to BadgersWire in the near future as we address the result of this call and analyze where the conference is heading going into the spring and next fall.

Shaquill Griffin wants to play for Seahawks as long as he can

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin professed that he wants to play for the organization for the rest of his career if he can.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin told reporters on a Zoom call Friday that he wishes to remain in the Emerald City for a long time, if not his entire career.

The young cornerback had a minor conversation with the team’s front office regarding his contract situation and stated that he will take things one day at a time as he enters the final year of his rookie deal.

“The main thing is the coaches, the organization – they know I love it here,” Griffin said. “I feel like that’s very noticeable. I’d like to be here as long as I can, if not forever. It’s going to work itself out. The only thing I can focus on is the next day, the next play.

“Whenever it’s going to be ready for me, it’s going to be there.”

Griffin professed that he has enjoyed himself throughout his first three years in the NFL, but is wary of the complications and unpredictability that come with being a player in this league.

“It’s been a wonderful time so far,” Griffin said. “I’d love to be here forever, but some things are just out of your control. At the end of the day, I know it’s a business.”

Griffin stated that he will do his best to make plays no matter the situation on the field and do what he is supposed to at any given moment.

“I’m not going to sit here and say I’m going to start jumping routes,” Griffin said. “The play that’s on top of the ball, where I’m on top of the receiver? If that ball is in the air and I can make it, I’m going to make it. If it’s a comeback that I know that he just broke on and the ball is in the air and I know I can get there, I’m going to try and make it. But there are some (plays) where I’m a step behind and I know I have to play the hands or punch it out. I’m going to punch it out. You just have to know our battles.”

What Seattle will choose to do with Griffin is unknown, but it is evident that he likes playing for the Seahawks, and one can only hope the organization has the same enthusiasm over him.

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Texans RB David Johnson tends to ‘space off watching Zoom’

Houston Texans running back David Johnson says that he has trouble keeping focus during the Zoom meetings; he is more of a hands-on type of player.

Part of the “new normal” is video conferencing. Everything from presidential campaigns to NFL offseasons have been run through Zoom and other video conferencing platforms.

Ever zoned out during a Zoom meeting? Don’t feel bad, because it puts you in the same league as Houston Texans running back David Johnson.

“For me, watching it, I hate to say it but I kind of space off watching Zoom,” Johnson said, ironically, during a video conference with reporters Thursday. “It’s tough for me to learn that way but on the field, I can stay focused a lot more.”

Who can blame Johnson? Humans are meant engage in activities, not let a computer do it for them. The passivity of video conferencing, especially in an applied profession such as pro football, has its limitations.

For these reasons, the former 2016 All-Pro is looking forward to padded practices and scrimmages, especially as it relates to his position.

“I’ve been more of a guy who needs to be out on the field, doing walk-throughs and being able to learn the offense that way,” Johnson said. “It’s been a little tough and a little challenging. Since I’ve been in the league and honestly, being forced to learn three different offenses in the last three years before this has helped me out in being able to know how to learn offenses.”

Johnson, who was traded to the Texans at the start of free agency in March, says the padded practices and scrimmages will be able to let him get a feel for what it is like to pass-block for quarterback Deshaun Watson.

“Just the timing of the blocking, being able to correlate with Deshaun and his tendencies throwing the ball to me,” Johnson said. “Being able to run the ball between the tackles outside and just being out on the field is going to help me a lot compared to Zoom.”

The good news for Johnson is all of the preparations are moving to the third dimension and off Zoom. If the team continues to avoid COVID-19 amid the pandemic, they may get more time to practice together.

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Pete Carroll and his Seahawks made the best of the virtual offseason

Despite the limitations imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, coach Pete Carroll and his Seahawks made the best of the virtual offseason.

The coronavirus pandemic kept most of the nation on lockdown throughout the spring, but that didn’t stop coach Pete Carroll and his Seattle Seahawks from making the most of their virtual offseason.

“We killed it during the offseason in a way I couldn’t envision it going as well as it did,” Carroll told Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar in an exclusive interview. “It went great, and we accomplished a lot, and we’re smarter than we’ve ever been. The transition we make now will be huge. Who would have thought that we could come out of the offseason and say that this was an extraordinary offseason – learning and teaching and concepts, and then all of the social stuff and personal stuff we dealt with has been so challenging, but necessary.”

Via team and positional meetings on Zoom and other video programming, Carroll and his coaching staff did their best to prepare the players for the upcoming season despite being unable to take to the field. Carroll will get the chance to see if all the hard work has paid off when players report for training camp at the end of the month.

“Hopefully, we’re really going to make a turn here that’s extraordinary,” Carroll continued. “There’s so much happening, even though we’ve been sitting at home! It’s just amazing.”

Rookies and other select players are set to arrive at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center a few days before the rest of the roster reports on July 28.

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Peyton Manning spoke to Broncos rookies on Zoom

Peyton Manning joined one of the Broncos’ recent Zoom meetings to talk to the team’s rookie players.

Peyton Manning isn’t interested in coaching and he hasn’t become a general manager — yet. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t stayed connected to the NFL.

Manning frequently visits training camp sessions across the league and he attends every Broncos home game. Last week, he spoke to Denver’s rookies during one of their Zoom meetings, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Manning “said some inspiring words on how to be successful and took questions from the rookies,” Klis tweeted on Tuesday. Manning also spoke to Colts rookies on Zoom, according to WTTV’s Chris Widlic.

In addition to Manning, the Broncos also had former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu speak during a meeting, according to KMGH-TV’s Troy Renck.

Manning spent the first 14 years of his career in Indianapolis and helped the Colts reach two Super Bowls, winning one of them. Manning then signed with Denver in 2012 and spent the final four seasons of his career with the Broncos. Denver won the AFC West four-straight times and reached two Super Bowls, winning one of them, with Manning leading the way.

Manning retired from the NFL following the 2015 season. He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

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